Another key Group A clash in the Metro Bank One Day Cup takes us to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff where Glamorgan welcome Nottinghamshire Outlaws on 17 August. The match begins at 11:00 BST (15:30 IST) and pits a home side searching for form against an Outlaws outfit desperate to revive their stuttering campaign. Both teams need points to stay in contention for the knockout stages, so expect a fiercely contested 50‑over match.
Form Guide
Glamorgan
It has been a tough defence of the One Day Cup title for Glamorgan so far. They sit at the foot of the standings after losing three of their first four matches, with one game abandoned. A heavy defeat to Surrey underlined their fragility, as they were bowled out cheaply and failed to put together meaningful partnerships. With home fans behind them in Cardiff they will hope to rediscover the resilience that made them champions last year.
- Three defeats and one abandoned match leave them bottom of Group A.
- They were rolled by Surrey in a 121‑run chase, highlighting brittle batting.
- Only Eddie Byrom and Sam Northeast have passed fifty, showing the need for others to step up.
Nottinghamshire Outlaws
The Outlaws started the tournament brightly with a win and an exciting tie against Worcestershire but have since lost two games in a row. Jack Haynes has acknowledged that the side need to put together complete performances – they have struggled to deliver 50 consistent overs in the field and to build significant batting partnerships. With four games left they likely need to win most of them to reach the knockout phase, making this trip to Cardiff a must-win.
- Record stands at one win, one tie and two losses, leaving them mid‑table.
- Back‑to‑back defeats have exposed their inability to finish matches.
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Key Players
Glamorgan
- Eddie Byrom – The left‑handed opener has been a rare bright spot, averaging 44 in the competition. His fluent 94 last time out showed he can dominate attacks, and Glamorgan will hope he converts starts into a match‑winning hundred.
- Sam Northeast – One of the side’s most experienced batters, Northeast has only featured twice but already registered a half‑century. His calm presence and ability to anchor an innings will be vital if selected.
- James Harris – The veteran seamer has bowled with discipline alongside young quick Ned Leonard, taking two wickets and keeping the run rate under five against Gloucestershire. His control with the new ball could help Glamorgan restrict Nottinghamshire’s top order.
Nottinghamshire Outlaws
- Haseeb Hameed – The skipper’s classical technique is well suited to the 50‑over format, even if he hasn’t found rhythm yet. Nottinghamshire will look to him to set a platform and convert starts into a substantial score.
- Jack Haynes – A model of consistency since joining the club, Haynes has hit four County Championship centuries and two one‑day fifties in 2025. He compiled a composed 56 from 62 balls in the Outlaws’ last match and his ability to accelerate in the middle overs makes him a key wicket for Glamorgan.
- Robert Lord – Nottinghamshire’s standout bowler with seven wickets in four matches. The medium‑pacer uses subtle seam movement to trouble batters and could exploit any assistance from the Sophia Gardens surface.
Fielding lapses and lack of big partnerships have hampered their progress.
